Transform Your Organization Through the Power of Ingagement
The Leadership Philosophy That's Changing How Companies Succeed
In today's fast-paced business world, traditional top-down leadership isn't enough. Ingaging Leadership: The Ultimate Edition introduces a revolutionary approach that goes beyond telling people what to do—it engages their hearts, emotions, and minds to create extraordinary results.
What Makes This Book Different
Evan Hackel, a leader who has managed franchise brands with over $5 billion in systemwide sales across five countries, reveals the Ingagement philosophy—a proven system that transforms how you lead across generations and creates optimized, highly successful organizations.
This isn't theory. It's a practical guide born from 30 years of real-world leadership experience.
Through decades of managing franchise brands with over $5 billion in systemwide sales, Hackel discovered a profound truth. Telling people what to do isn't enough. True leadership creates active partnership. By implementing Ingagement principles, Hackel's organizations achieved remarkable results—and yours can too.
This transformative book offers clear, actionable advice for today's multi-generational workplace. You'll discover how to bridge communication gaps between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z teammates. Hackel provides practical frameworks for meaningful mentorship. His techniques for creating psychologically safe feedback channels foster unprecedented innovation. Most importantly, you'll learn to connect organizational purpose with personal growth—transforming potential generational friction into competitive advantage.
Consider how a financial services firm implemented these principles with their newest analysts. Rather than dictating process improvements, they created cross-generational innovation teams. Junior staff shared fresh perspectives on outdated workflows. Operational efficiency increased 37%. Turnover among younger employees plummeted.
The key difference? Leaders didn't just listen—they co-created solutions alongside their youngest team members.
Hackel's practical advice spans critical leadership skills: effective listening, strategic planning, clear communication, and trust-building. Each chapter provides specific steps that produce immediate results. The book's focused guidance on leading younger generations makes it essential reading for anyone managing today's diverse workforce.
Your newest employees aren't just looking for paychecks—they're seeking partnership. Ingaging Leadership shows you exactly how to deliver that. This is the book that will transform not just your leadership approach, but your entire organization.
“I've seen firsthand how 'ingaging" an organization can align and motivate a diverse team to achieve extraordinary results.”
- Michael Hart
What People are saying
Michael Hart 5.0 out of 5 stars A practical guide to unlocking organizational success Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025 Verified Purchase
This is a fantastic book—one that I wish many of my former leaders had read. I've seen firsthand how 'ingaging" an organization can align and motivate a diverse team to achieve extraordinary results. Evan's insights offer practical ways to involve people, from reframing the way you ask questions to structuring employee meetings and communications.
More importantly, this book reframes what it truly means to be a leader. Leadership isn't about knowing everything or issuing commands from the top—it's about leveraging the strengths, skills, and experiences of your entire team to drive the organization forward. The best leaders don't assume they have all the answers; instead, they engage their people in decision-making to create better solutions and lasting success.
C.H. 5.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionary and Innovative way to ingaging the people in your organization Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
Evan's "Ingagement" philosophy—engaging hearts and minds, not just actions—has revolutionized how I'll lead my teams. His practical advice on listening, planning, and communication has improved our productivity and morale leading to a workplace that makes growth far more scalable. Real-world examples and actionable steps made it easy to implement and put into practice within my organizations which is where you see the the rubber of these principles meet the road. The focus on trust-building and innovation has driven our success making this book is a must-read for any business owner looking to enhance leadership skills and create a more engaged and effective organization.
Tyler Rivera-Larque 5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Leadership Books I've Read Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025 Verified Purchase
Ingaging Leadership is a game-changer. Evan Hackel delivers practical, powerful insights that took my leadership skills to the next level. I've become a more effective manager and have seen real growth in my team because of what I learned in this book. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to strengthen their leadership and management abilities.
Scott Weber 5.0 out of 5 stars Ingaging insights that will help transform your business. Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
I've had not only the opportunity to read Evan's books, but to work with him in connection with many franchise industry businesses. Each time I've learned new methods to improve myself and the organization. This book continues that trend and surpassed my expectations. It by far his best to date. If you're struggling to figure out how to better empower and motivate business and organization members (particularly those of the younger generations), get this book. Don't just read it -- apply his "Action Steps". You'll be happy you did. I've already had positive results with Action Step #15.
Organizations that fully embrace the Ingaging Leadership model from executives to frontline consistently outpace competitors. By tapping into the innate potential of your people, your company gains a multiplier effect on all metrics that define success.
The proven Ingaging Leadership principles produce transformational improvements in productivity, loyalty, innovation, and bottom line results.
Organizations report:
Increased productivity, innovation and earnings growth
Greater loyalty, engagement and talent retention
More adaptability and willingness to implement change
Consistent achievement of organizational goals
Is your leadership style ingaging? Set up a call with Evan to find out!
The Transformative Outcomes of Ingaging Leadership Across Your Organization.
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"I highly recommend Evan for team building, motivational and inspirational interactivity for your franchise system"
Evan has a tremendous sense of engagement with his audience and does a terrific job of getting everyone involved in his session! It’s an understatement when I say he really knows how to get everyone thinking and participating in his group activities and they can be very inspiring. I highly recommend Evan for team building, motivational and inspirational interactivity for your franchise system to come together as a team to focus on your organizations culture, corporate goals and core values.
Ralph Yarusso, CFE | Chief Development Officer, Grease Monkey
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"Direct, actionable and motivating"
I have had the pleasure to hear Evan speak and I have found his style to be direct, actionable and motivating. If you are looking for a speaker that motivates action and drives change, he is your guy.
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"Evan Hackel is a dynamic and engaging speaker."
We've had Evan speak at our Aligned Conference which includes some of the biggest brands in the world. His ability to connect and engage with an audience is second to none. I highly recommend Evan to speak at your next event.
Ben Carcio | CEO, Promoboxx
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"The engaging way he gets people to share best practices through his innovative and effective round table exercises."
Evan presented his keynote at our conference in 2017 and did a fantastic job. He really captured the room with his inspiring and engaging presentation. Many audience members commented that his topic “Seeking Excellence: The Never Ending Journey” had that “wow” factor that really inspired them. A highlight of our event was the engaging way he gets people to share best practices through his innovative and effective round table exercises. If you are looking for a speaker who will capture a room and provide an outstanding experience then Evan is one to turn to.
Scott Hoots | VP of Franchise, American Family Care
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"I've found my time spent listening and “ingaging” with Evan to be extremely well spent!"
Evan Hackel is a captivating speaker whose passion and ideas challenges the audience to question their preconceptions.
Ryan Rabideau | Training Manager, MaidPro®
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"Evan has actually ‘walked the walk’ and can share business best practices"
Evan is a passionate speaker with a powerful message based on his years of experience ‘in the trenches!’ So many speakers just simply ‘talk the talk.’ Evan has actually ‘walked the walk’ and can share business best practices that are based real-life examples, not just theory.
Eric Stites, CFE | CEO and Managing Director, FranchiseBusinessREVIEW
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"After hearing Evan, our franchise system adopted a new mindset which has become part of our culture"
Bringing Evan in for his “Better Together” presentation was one one of the smartest investments we have made as a company and was a true turning point in our franchise business. Evans passion for what he does is obvious and helps create an instant connection with everyone in the room. After hearing Evan, our franchise system adopted a new mindset which has become part of our culture, and a foundation the team still relies on years later as we continue to grow.
Jackson Loychuk | CEO, 30 Minute Hit
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"It was high energy, fast paced, and fun. He is a real pro in this field."
Evan’s unique style of gaining enthusiastic participation of every person in the group encouraged thinking outside the box to implement solutions. It was high energy, fast paced, and fun. He is a real pro in this field.
We are delighted to recommend Evan Hackel as an articulate speaker who can deliver valuable guidance and analysis in an inspiring and entertaining manner.
We look forward to his next program! Hire him, now!
William A. Buckley | President, Coffee News USA
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"I have found Evan’s patience in and energy for the collaborative process to be particularly potent "
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Evan Hackel for over 15 years. He has frequently shared his gifts for strategic and creative thinking with me, our management team, our strategic planning committee and our board of directors at FEI Group for many years; these talents, along with Evan’s considerable experience and enthusiasm, have proven to be invaluable to us many times over. Most especially, I have found Evan’s patience in and energy for the collaborative process to be particularly potent in helping us to effectively address numerous opportunities and challenges we have faced as a company.
Dave Gheesling | CEO, FEI Group
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"Evan was an electrifying speaker!"
He motivated, but more importantly he helped all of us understand the importance of working together, and what our potential really is. I have never heard more positive comments about a speaker at one of our events before. If you’re looking for a speaker to engage your audience and bring home the message you need, I would highly recommend Evan Hackel.
Marie DeNicola | CEO, Mainstream Boutique
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"Already a successful businessman and consultant, Evan should also be on your short list of speakers for your next conference."
Our organization booked Evan as the keynote speaker for our annual Purchasing Cooperatives Conference. Evan delighted the audience of executive leaders with a mix of big ideas, actionable solutions, humor, audience participation and some good ol’ fashioned tugging at the heartstrings. I’ve known Evan to be as dedicated and as prepared as they come, unafraid to tackle a topic or viewpoint that others might shy away from while staying on- message, with a knack for being on the leading edge of what’s trending.
Judy Ziewacz | President and CEO, National Cooperative Business Association
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"We want to hear more from you and keep your creativity and experience channeled to benefit Exciting Windows! in the future."
Thank you so much for the fabulous presentation [at our convention]. There were many members who told us it was the best they had heard at EW [Exciting Windows!], and two spouses who have attended many conventions and other industries said they never heard better. Your message was meaty and moving. We want to hear more from you and keep your creativity and experience channeled to benefit Exciting Windows! in the future.
Steve Bursten | CEO, Exciting Windows!
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"We consider Evan’s group engagement presentation to be a pivotal turning point for our group. "
Evan helped us understand the importance of working together to achieve higher goals and it changed how we work together.
Earl Ward | President and CEO, Nemeon, Inc.
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"We’ve been able to get a better understanding of how organizations like ours can succeed and see that improving engagement will have a positive impact!"
Working with Evan has been eye opening. Not only did everyone love his presentation at our conference, our management team has found his insight into member organizations very valuable.
Dave Freeman | President and CEO, First Health Network
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"Evan’s facilitation of our planning meeting was extraordinary. "
His direction, experience, and knowledge kept us focused all day and made us productive and ultimately successful in creating our Strategic Plan. I had complete faith that he would help us create a Plan. Having Evan involved made me feel completely calm and never stressed about the process. I have received positive feedback from board members saying that Evan made the day fly by, and that it was an excellent use of our time.
Barbara Bradlee - President-Elect, American Society of Interior Designers, New England chapter
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"Evan’s considerable experience and enthusiasm, have proven to be invaluable to us many times over. "
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Evan Hackel for over 15 years. He has frequently shared his gifts for strategic and creative thinking with me, our management team, our strategic planning committee and our board of directors at FEI Group for many years; these talents, along with Evan’s considerable experience and enthusiasm, have proven to be invaluable to us many times over. Most especially, I have found Evan’s patience in and energy for the collaborative process to be particularly potent in helping us to effectively address numerous opportunities and challenges we have faced as a company.
Randy Rubenstein - Former Chairman, StarNet
"Amazing read! So much wisdom and an easy read. I highly recommend."
Innovative strategies to Ingage your next generation of employees.
Evan Hackel's Ingaging Leadership The Ultimate Edition offers a refreshing new approach to motivating and leading employees in the modern workplace. Hackel makes a compelling case that "Ingagement"—a philosophy of active partnership and alignment between leadership and staff—can yield tremendous dividends.
The book promises major benefits for leaders who embrace Ingagement:
Boost innovation and new ideas by empowering and actively engaging all employees
Motivate your workforce and increase loyalty and commitment by embracing the Ingagement philosophy to align your team and create an environment where everyone works together in partnership